Lincoln Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60614 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#57 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#2997 of 50,301 nationally
About Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 868 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 57th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 868.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Lincoln Elem School ranks 8th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lincoln Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lincoln Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,214 students · 571 m away
Alcott Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
567 students · 590 m away
Mayer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
707 students · 1.1 km away
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
330 students · 1.1 km away
LaSalle Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
456 students · 1.3 km away
Harriet Tubman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students · 1.4 km away
Manierre Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students · 1.9 km away
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
415 students · 1.9 km away
Nettelhorst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students · 1.9 km away
Skinner Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,139 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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877 students
Mascoutah Elem School
Mascoutah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
853 students
Scott Elem School
Scott Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Hayt Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
851 students
Sawyer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
885 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 83.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #57 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School ranks #57 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #2997 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School had 868 students in 2025.
Is Lincoln Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Lincoln Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lincoln Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lincoln Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.